Chess960 tactic on c6 (c8)
c9-09157Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
29. Rc6 a5 30. Ra6 Ra7 31. Rxa7 d5 32. Rxa5#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to c6.
- rook to a6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (#1).
- Best move. rook to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 4.
- If instead a5, then Ra6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
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